WKNC 88.1 FM - North Carolina State University Student Radio
# Artist Record Label
1 PEGGY GOU Once [EP] Ninja Tune
2 NHOAH West Berlin R.O.T – RespectOrTolerate
3 SAYMAN Flashback [EP] Polyptych
4 DRUGZZ “Someone Other Than Me” [Single] Super Serious
5 CIMO FRANKEL “I’m Alright” [Single] Self-Released
6 READY SET, THE V1 [EP] Self-Released
7 32STICHES “Remember This” [Single] Self-Released
8 EVELINN TROUBLE “Monstrous” [Single] Radicalis
9 WHAT SO NOT Not All The Beautiful Things Counter
10 LSDXOXO Body Mods [EP] Self-Released
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1 JERRY PAPER Like A Baby Stones Throw
2 PART TIME Spell #6 Burger
3 KERO KERO BONITO Time N’ Place Polyvinyl
4 IAN SWEET Crush Crusher Hardly Art
5 KURT VILE Bottle It In Matador
6 SNAIL MAIL “The 2nd Most Beautiful Girl In The World” [Single] Beggars/Matador
7 TANCRED Nightstand Polyvinyl
8 BETHS, THE Future Me Hates Me Carpark
9 DILLY DALLY Heaven Partisan
10 GUERILLA TOSS Twisted Crystal DFA
11 WAXAHATCHEE Great Thunder [EP] Merge
12 WINTER AND TRIPTIDES Estrela Mágica Overseas Artists
13 TWIST Distancing Buzz
14 ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER Hope Downs Sub Pop
15 LUCY DACUS Historian Matador
16 MIKAELA DAVIS Delivery Rounder/Concord
17 WHISPERING SONS Image Cleopatra
18 MOTHERS Render Another Ugly Method Anti-
19 LALA LALA The Lamb Hardly Art
20 MADELINE KENNEY Perfect Shapes Carpark
21 SWEARIN Fall Into The Sun Merge
22 MEWITHOUTYOU [untitled] Run For Cover
23 HELENA DELAND From The Series Of Songs Altogether Unaccompanied Vol. III & IV [EP] Luminelle
24 PHANTASTIC FERNITURE Phantastic Ferniture Polyvinyl
25 BIG BLISS At Middle Distance Exit Stencil
26 MASS GOTHIC I’ve Tortured You Long Enough Sub Pop
27 ART D’ECCO Trespasser Paper Bag
28 DENTIST Night Swimming Cleopatra
29 SOFT KILL Savior Profound Lore
30 LIFE Popular Music Afghan Moon
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# Artist Record Label
1 BOYO Dance Alone Danger Collective
2 TY SEGALL Fudge Sandwich In The Red
3 DIG, THE Moonlight Baby / Afternoon With Caroline Roll Call
4 SUNSCREEN Just A Drop Self-Released
5 ISLA INVISIBLE EP1 [EP] Velvet Blue
6 RACOMA Racoma [EP] Self-Released
# Artist Record Label
1 SLIPKNOT “All Out Life” [Single] Roadrunner
2 WHITECHAPEL “Brimstone” [Single] Metal Blade
3 CURRENTS “Into Despair” [Single] SharpTone
4 TRAITORS “Dwell” [Single] IndiGoBoom
5 FOAMING AT THE MOUTH Writhing Self-Released
6 ARCHITECTS UK Holy Hell Epitaph
7 I AM Hard 2 Kill 1126
8 SILENT PLANET When the End Began Solid State
9 SIDELINE “Wiseacre” [Single] Self-Released
10 FEAR THE INDIFFERENCE Reflections [EP] Self-Released
# Artist Record Label
1 BROCKHAMPTON “1999 WILDFIRE” [Single] RCA
2 THIAGO Urubu Self-Released
3 JPEGMAFIA Veteran Self-Released
4 RICO NASTY Nasty Sugar Trap
5 AYE VERB B.L.I.S.S. BEATSTAZ
6 TYLER, THE CREATOR “POTATO SALAD (feat. A$AP Rocky)” [Single] RCA
7 CHANCE THE RAPPER Four New Songs Self-Released
8 $ILKMONEY “NAGA (feat. Tyler, The Creator)” [Single] Self-Released
9 JADEN SMITH “GHOST” [Single] Roc Nation
10 COZZ Effected Dreamville
John is back this week and he Benjamin recap the ACC championship for Women’s cross country and an ACC tournament win for the Men’s soccer team! They catch you up on Rifle and Volleyball, as well as a preview for this upcoming basketball season!
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1 SELF TAPE “12:51am” [Single] Self-Released
2 DJ SEINFELD DJ Kicks K7
3 KAYTRANADA “Do We Have A Problem? (Demo)” [Single] XL
4 ROSS FROM FRIENDS Aphelion [EP] Brainfeeder
5 BALTRA “Fu2uR3” [Single] Of Paradise
6 DIGITALISM PR15M [EP] Magnetism
7 SAYMAN Flashback [EP] Polyptych
8 LATE NIGHTS EARLY MORNINGS “What To Do” [Single] Self-Released
9 PEGGY GOU Once [EP] Ninja Tune
10 FLYING LOTUS “Heroes Pt. 5” [Single] Adult Swim
# Artist Record Label
1 IAN SWEET Crush Crusher Hardly Art
2 JERRY PAPER Like A Baby Stones Throw
3 KERO KERO BONITO Time N’ Place Polyvinyl
4 KURT VILE Bottle It In Matador
5 GUERILLA TOSS Twisted Crystal DFA
6 PART TIME Spell #6 Burger
7 HELENA DELAND From The Series Of Songs Altogether Unaccompanied Vol. III & IV [EP] Luminelle
8 MIKAELA DAVIS Delivery Rounder/Concord
9 SNAIL MAIL Lush Matador
10 NUDE PARTY, THE The Nude Party New West
11 UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Wasteland Rise Above
12 YVES TUMOR Safe In The Hands Of Love Warp
13 PHANTASTIC FERNITURE Phantastic Ferniture Polyvinyl
14 CLOUD NOTHINGS Last Building Burning Carpark
15 ILLUMINATI HOTTIES Kiss Yr Frenemies Tiny Engines
16 SOFT KILL Savior Profound Lore
17 DILLY DALLY Heaven Partisan
18 YOWLER Black Dog In My Path DDW
19 CORNELIA MURR Lake Tear Of The Clouds Autumn Tone
20 JO PASSED Their Prime Sub Pop
21 BRONCHO Bad Behavior Park The Van
22 WHISPERING SONS Image Cleopatra
23 MOLLY BURCH First Flower Captured Tracks
24 HALEY HEYNDERICKX I Need to Start A Garden Mama Bird
25 TY SEGALL Freedom’s Goblin Drag City
26 WHALE CITY Warmduscher The Leaf Label
27 MADELINE KENNEY Perfect Shapes Carpark
28 TANCRED Nightstand Polyvinyl
29 MAN’S BODY Put Your Family In It Beautiful Workhorse
30 ENJOY Small Car Big Wheels Burger
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# Artist Record Label
1 LIFE Popular Music Afghan Moon
2 TWIST Distancing Buzz
3 BAD SPORTS Constant Stimulation Dirtnap
4 SLOUCHER Be True Swoon
5 SUN BREAKS All On Camera Suicide Squeeze
6 J FERNANDEZ Occasional Din Joyful Noise
7 PART TIME Spell #6 Burger
John is out this week so Benjamin gets you caught up on the latest in Swimming and Diving, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Volleyball and more!
Greta Van Fleet @ Red Hat Amphitheater on Friday, May 16th, 2019
Darwin Deez @ Local 506 on Monday, November 5th
Lunch @ Pinhook on Tuesday, November 6th
Ian Sweet @ Pinhook Thursday, November 8th
Mae @ Motorco on Thursday, November 8th
Lyrics Born Boulevards @ Motorco on Friday, November 9th
Sports @ Kings on Saturday, November 10th
Advance Base, Greg Jamie, Moon Racer @ Pinhook on Sunday, November 11th
Esme Patterson @ Local 506 on Monday, November 12th
The voice is familiar; powerful, and as strong as it’s ever been. But the music is not that of Twisted Sister. It is Dee Snider’s solo band, with its new release [July 2018], For the Love of Metal (Napalm Records). In the 90’s, Snider had a band, Widow Maker, which released two solid records. This solo work is heavier! And why not?! It’s produced by none other than Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed)! This record is not of the Hardcore genre, but it is a banger, nonetheless. And there are many folks stopping by to make a contribution – Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage), Mark Morton (Lamb of God), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Joel Grind and Nick Bellmore (Toxic Holocaust), and Charlie Bellmore (Kingdom of Sorrow).
True to the hallmark of Twisted Sister, this album is very anthemic. The hook of a catchy chorus you’ll find in Tomorrow’s No Concern, Become the Storm, and (the title track) For the Love of Metal; but is especially found in the track, American Made. The political shot over the proverbial bow is found in the opener, Lies are a Business. Also true to form are the highly motivating, overcomer-type bops – I Am the Hurricane, Roll Over You, Mask, Become the Storm, and The Hardest Way. There are a few songs that deserve a special mention: I’m Ready is a more personal track concerning the death of Dee’s mother during the making of this record. Running Mazes is an incredible song, which actually delves into the Metalcore genre. And Dead Hearts (Love Thy Enemy) is a surprise, where, Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), with “clean vocals,” performs nothing short of a duet with Snider. If this track is a ballad, then it’s a [modern] power ballad.
I don’t want to overlook the musicianship of the rest of the band (and musical guests). The rhythm section, here, is bold; lots of double kicks and crushing riffs. The lead guitar is ripping fast, and its scorch is matched only by Dee’s soring, and often gravelly, vocals. This line-up has combined Dee Snider’s time honored traditions and trademarks with modern power metal, and mixed masterfully for optimal sound.
Overall: 8/10
Favorite Songs: I Am the Hurricane, Running Mazes, and Dead Hearts (Love Thy Enemy)
Stay Metal,
THE SAW